Boston Aggregation Begins Pennant Chase in Openers
National League opens with Boston at Baltimore and Chicago at Cincinnati while Cleveland visits Louisville and New York meets Philadelphia. Philadelphia feared to greet a huge crowd as the Quakers chase their first title since recent strong exhibitions.
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National League
Boston
Baltimore
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Louisville
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Washington
Klobedanz
Bergen
Reds
Senators
Patsey Donavan
Quakers
Bostons
Giants
Joyce
Taylor
Phillies
Meekin
New Yorks
Lakewood
N. J
Hanlon
Spiders
Clevelands
Cuppy
Young
Pawtucket Defeats Boston 9-6 on Dexter Street Grounds
Pawtucket beat Boston 9 to 6 at Dexter Street grounds. Wilder pitched for Pawtucket while Boston used Sullivan Stivetts and Klobedanz. Stouch hit a home run for Pawtucket and Beaumont, Whiting, and Coughlin starred defensively for Pawtucket.
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R. I
Boston
Dexter Street
Sullivan
Stivetts
Klobedanz
Wilder
Bostons
Wilder Lively
Bosin
Stouch
Collins
Whiting
Coughlin
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A. B. Hamilton
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Duffy
Weisbecker
Hamilton
Tucker
Hunt
Freshmen Nine Beat Hopkinson 13 to 4 on Holmes Field
Harvard freshmen won decisively over Hopkinson 13 to 4 on Holmes field yesterday afternoon. Foster had a three hit game including a double, and McCormick closed strong after six innings. The infielders and outfielders received praise for solid defense while one pitcher criticized umpire calls.
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Harvard
Hopkinson
Holmes Field
Hoppy
Foster
McCormick
Farrington
Rainbolt
A. Warrington
Cutting
R.f
S.s
Ewer
1.F
P. Seeee
Cole
Wood
Tadd
Nickerson
C.f
Stillman
Quincy
Farrinon
Lewis
Iwer
Fraunfelter
Moore
Shea
Uiney
Wis
Ladd
Mason
Philadelphia Pulls Out Narrow Fall River Victory
Three late ninth inning singles gave Philadelphia a one run win over Fall River. Final score Philadelphia 7 Fall River 6. Batteries Wheeler and Grady for Fall River. M Han and McManus for Philadelphia.
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Fall River
Mass
Philadelphia
Wheeler and Grady
Mhan and McManus
Harvard College Ball Team Defeated by New Bedford
New Bedford defeated Harvard College in a well played game after costly errors by Harvard. The April 21 contest in New Bedford showcased strong early defense before the hosts pulled ahead and held on for the win.
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New Bedford
Mass
Harvard College
New Bedford Today
New England School of Boxing Opens for All
Skilled instructors welcome ladies, gentlemen and children to open day and evening sessions at 127 Tremont. Contact us to arrange a trial of six lessons by mail or phone.
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Tremont Wt
New Bedford Boys Rally Behind Timely Hitting
Home club wins as timely hitting supports a 9 run output. Flannighan and Murphy star with battery mates Haughton and Scannell in a decisive late surge.
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Flasvatesc Eckeases
Flannighan
Murphy
Haughton and
Scannell
Brockton Mets Falter Against Cuban Giants in Open Game
Brockton played a strong game against the Cuban Giants this afternoon. Score by innings shows Brockton scoring 0 0 2 7 3 1 8 3 0 and the Cuban Giants 1 0 4 0 0 0 2 4 0 for an 11 to 16 finish. Batteries were McKenna Hall and Schrecongost for Brockton and Rollins Storey Selden Williams for the Cuban Giants. Umpire Shea.
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Brockton
Brocktons
Springfield Wins Over Holy Cross at Hampden Park
Springfield Eastern League edged Holy Cross 15 to 7 at Hampden Park. The score shows a close game through six innings before Springfield pulled away with a late surge. Coughlin and Duncan paired with Wood and Kelly for Springfield, while Dowd Kelly McKennan and Brinnan played for Holy Cross.
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Holy Cross
Hampden Park
Collegians
Coughlin
Duncan
Wood
Kelly
Dowd
McKennan
Brinnan
Holy Ross
College scores recap from multiple campuses and games
Athletics results show Washington Washington 21 Cath olic University 4 and Syracuse 11 University 0. Johns Hopkins 15 Artillery School 4. Scranton 14 Reading 6. Trenton 11 Brooklyn 2. Philadelphia Toronto 9 Athletics 5. Princeton 9 North Carolina 2. Andover Dean Academy defeated Andover 8 to 1. Amherst Central Parks 5 Amherst 3. Williamstown Blackinton 4 Williams 2. Penn 21 State College 3. Brown 8 Providence 2.
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Andover Academy
Amherst
Central Parks
Williamstown
Blackinton
Wilams
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
State College
Providence
Brown
Fall River Baseball Season Roster Moves Issued
Fall River April 21 President Marston of the Fall River Baseball Association released center fielder McCarron and second baseman McNichol, sending them home to East Liverpool. Joe Delehanty of Cleveland, brother of Philadelphia outfielder, has been signed.
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Fall River
Marston
Fall River Baseball Association
McCarron
McNichol
East Liverpool
Joe Delehanty
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Rusie Signals Move to Nag Philadelphia Club
New York April 21 President Freedman confirmed Amos Rusie has sent his signed contract and will report to the Philadelphia team ready to play.
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New York
Freedman
Amos Rusie
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Boxer In Critical Condition After Fight
Billy Vernon of Haverstraw New York collapsed in the 14th round against Leslie Pearce of Camden at the Olympic Athletic Club Athens Pennsylvania. Vernon remains in critical condition at Presbyterian Hospital with one bruise over the heart and death possible. Pearce and nine others were arrested with Pearce later committed on assault and battery. Bail denied. murder possible if Vernon dies. Others charged include Vernon's second Paul Dime Amsterdam New York and Olympic manager Robert Deady with time keepers and officials bailed for Monday hearing.
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Phiadelphia
Billy Vernon
Haverstraw
N. Y
Leslie C. Pearce
Camden
Olympic Athletic Club
Athens
Penn
Presbyterian Hospital
Vernon
Pearce
Shaffer
Delaware County
Paul Dime
Amsterdam
Robert Deady
Olympic
Boxing Gossip Highlights Mace Plans and World Title Talks
Ex champion Jim Mace arrives in Boston and plans an exhibition with Joan Sullivan despite tight boxing laws. He sails for England with Dan Creedon to train him for a fight with Kid McCoy and may issue a challenge to Mike Donovan during Derby week. Other bouts include Haley vs Sullivan in a Polo Club bout and Barry vs Anthony for the bantam title in San Francisco.
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Jim Mace
Boston
Tom
Mace
Joan L. Sullivan
England
New York
Campania
Dan Creedon
Creedon
Kid McCoy
Mike Donovan
Donovan
Sullivan
Patsey Haley
Dave Sullivan
Polo A. C
Haley
Fenhurst
L. I
George Dixon
College Point
Johnny Griffin
Jack Smith
Jimmy Barry
Jimmy Anthony
National Club
San Francisco
Barry
Jack Ward
Anthony
Ward
Australia
Ob Armstrong
Jack Truett
Billy
Boxers Smith and Doyle in January at Polo A C
Billy Newman offered a purse for a rematch as Smith and Don Doyle are eyed for a late January bout at the Polo A C. Earlier, Reader and J F Gerrard stopped Tommy Hogan in seven rounds at Willow Springs Illinois last Sunday morning. Will Young Pickett Sylvester and Bob Allen plan to visit the office at 7 46 this evening.
Boston Bowling Association Hosts First Annual Banquet
More than 100 bowlers and friends attended the Boston Bowling Association banquet at the Castle Square Hotel. President C. H. Dolan presided as prizes were distributed, including City League honors with the Carruth team declared first.
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Boston Bowling Association
Castle Square
C. H. Dolan
Carruth
Fred Marden Tops City and Roxbury Bowling Leagues
Fred Marden is crowned champion bowler in both the City and Roxbury leagues for the season, earning top honors and widespread acclaim.
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Fred Marden
Roxbury
Prizes Awarded In Local Candle Pin Championships
The Boylston and Shermans split three team prizes with equal records. John Fratus led in high single and three-string totals for Quincy. McCarthy took first team crown, Meyers second, St James third. Meyers earned highest team string and total, Collins of McCarthy had top three-string total, Donnelly of Central had top single. Speeches followed by Dow Carruth Hill Lavis Bean Welsh Barnes. Callahan and Sandy Chapman performed. no prize for highest average rollers. In battle pin league Marden topped, Sheafe led candle pin series just ahead of Delano Meyers.
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Boylston
Shermans
South Boston
John Fratus
Quincy
McCarthy
Meyers
St. James
James Donnelly
Central
Collins
Warren Dow
H. Carruth
James E. Hill
Charles Lavis
E. L. Bean
Mr. Welsh
Barnes
Mr. Callahan
Sandy Chapman
Marden
Sheafe
Delano
Message From New York Brings Joy After Deaths
A blue-coated messenger delivered a New York message to Charlestown where Mrs. Denis Keefe mourns sick and dead children. The letter from her husband, previously revealed in yesterdays Post, promised a return home in the morning and sparked tears of relief after days of grim news.
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New York
Denis Keefe
Charlestown
Will case horizons in Middlesex Supreme Court faces jury
Frank Hayes's will dispute returns to the Middlesex County Supreme Court as about fifty witnesses attend. Judge Morse outlines six jury issues including execution of the will and codicil, testator sound mind, and possible undue influence by London solicitor Thomas Blair, William Gurling, Jane Howard, and Mrs Fitzs. The proceedings are expected to run about three weeks.
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Francis Hayes
R. M. Morse
Thomas Blair
London
William Gurling
Jane Howard
Fitgs
Miss Julia Hudson Fiske Weds Frank Edward Bird in Lowell
Miss Julia Hudson Fiske daughter of the late General W A Fiske of Lowell and Frank Edward Bird cashier of the First National Bank of Saratoga N Y were married in the Unitarian Church tonight by Rev Charles T Billings.
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Lowell
Julia Hudson Fiske
W. A. Fiske
City
Frank Edward Bird
First National Bank of
Saratoga
N. Y
Unitarian Church
Charles T. Billings
Obituary: De Witt Co. Taylor 82 Oldest National Guardsman
De Witt Co. Taylor first lieutenant of Veteran Company A Third Regiment died in Kansas City Missouri at age 82. Known as America’s oldest National Guardsman he served as a scout under General Hancock and was born near Bath England.
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Kansas City
Boston Wool Boom as Steamers Bring Record Cargo
Two London steamers docked yesterday with 16 292 bales of wool valued near 1 5 million dollars. The Oriel and Barnesmore boost Boston’s wool trade amid scarce dock and storage space. Dock fees and duties loom as more wool imports expected. warehouses fill rapidly and ships crowd the harbor.
A Pattern for a Dime Tea Gown Described
The article details a turquoise blue tea gown in silk with lime green trim and a white mousseline vest. It notes a fitted front lining, bust darts, back shaping, and adjustable sleeves, plus fabric options and a pattern No. 7000 priced 35 cents. Readers must mail orders to New York with a coupon.
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New York
Church Dedicated in Medford
West Medford Baptist Church was dedicated with addresses by Rev. Dr. George E. Horr editor of the Watchman and Rev. Dr. F. W. Bateman of Chelsea. A banquet followed led by Deacon O. M. Went worth, then a dedicatory sermon by Rev. Dr George C. Lorimer and prayers by Rev. James B. Abbott with blessing by Rev. Mr. Cambridge.
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New West Medford Baptist Church
George E. Horr
the Watchman
F. W. Bateman
Chelsea
O. M. Wentworth
George C. Lorimer
James B. Abbott
First Baptist Church, Medford
Cambridge
Lieutenant Denis Clifford of Hibernian Knights Dies at 33
Lieutenant Denis E. Clifford of Company G Hibernian Knights dies after months of illness at his Leverett Street home. An Irish Nationalist and prominent West End figure he served in the navy and held staff roles in the Eighth Brigade. Funeral from St Joseph's West End Friday at 9 with interment at Arlington. Procession from his residence at 8:30. Hibernian Knights urged to attend promptly.
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Denis E. Clifford
Company G
Hibernian Knights
Leverett Street
West End
Clifford
Glanthone
Mallow
County Cork
Ireland
Old Guard
Boston
Somerville
Order of Hibernians
Eighth Brigade
John B. O'Higgins
Hibernian
St. Joseph's
Arlington
Hysterics in Court in New York Divorce Case
An April 21 divorce action in New York Supreme Court details Annie Julia Dufton versus Edward Warren Dufton. Dufton, an actor and drama teacher, led Edward Warren's Great Dramatic School in Boston and acted with Fanny Davenport and the Frehmans. The wife alleges co respondent Margaret Hammond, star of the American Theatre stock company. Witnesses Jerome J. Pratt and Louis D. Thorpe testified to Dufton’s relations with the co respondent. Justice Smyth reserved decision.
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New York
Annie Julia Duflon
Edward Warren Duflon
Jerome J. Pratt
American ‘Theatre Company
Louis D. Thorpe
Boston
Dufton
Symth
Rockefeller Wages Cut In Lake Erie Ports
Ore Rock managers plan a ten percent wage reduction for ore handlers unloading ships at Lake Erie ports. Rockefeller agrees to take the loss and pay current wages himself. Ashland cargo trim rates drop from 3 to 2 1/2 cents per ton. Duluth docks not cut. Cleveland ore handlers prep to strike.
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Cleveland
Lake Erie
Rockefeller
Ashtabula
Ashland
Duluth
War Over Endeavorers In Road Business
Chicago April 21 considerable bad feeling has developed among Western roads over Christian Endeavor Association business. The understanding was that no road should contract any of this business until a definite arrangement on rates and methods of routine. Now it is reported some roads have contracted large parties in the East. It is not alleged that the agreed rate has been cut but contracts made relieve others from maintaining the agreed rates. A general demoralization is likely to result from the present friction.
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Chicago
Christian Endeavor Association
Labor Turmoil in Lynn Seethes Over Strikes and Arrest
In Lynn on April 21 George E. Perkins executive board member of the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union was arrested on a warrant for assault on Fred H. Yorke a non union worker at Williams Clark and Co on April 16. Police blocked entry to the factory as a general strike call faltered with internal union divisions and a Knights of Labor opposition signaling potential clash.
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Lynn
George E. Perkins
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Fred H. Yorke
Williams, Clark & Co
Stevens
Knights of Labor
Hogan's Alley Ball by Maids of Hogan's Alley
The Maids of Hogan's Alley held a ball at Monument Hall Charlestown drawing about 200 attendees. The event was organized by ten members of the Kendrickmere Association and featured an impromptu cake walk with prizes shared by Charles Barr and Miss Smith and William Murray and Miss Shaw.
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Hogan's Alley
Monument Hall
Charlestown
Hogan Alley
Kendermere Association
Charles Barr
Crescent Athletic Club lacrosse team tops Surrey clubs in London
The Crescent Athletic Club of Brooklyn defeated a picked Surrey lacrosse team in London today by a decisive score. Details of the final tally and standout players were reported from the match.
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London
Crescent Athletic Club
Brooklyn
N. Y
Surrey Lacrosse Clubs
Mason Urges Senate Rule Change in Debates
Senator Mason of Illinois opens with breezy critique of Senate rules and calls for a rule to close debate and order the previous question. He cites Cuba arbitration and the Corbett Fitzsimmons methods, argues for protection to American industry, and targets minority obstruction in the chamber. The vote on Gorman’s motion to refer the Mason resolution passes 32 to 24. A bankruptcy bill vote is set for tomorrow at 3 p.m.
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Mason
Illinois
Senate
Committee On Rules
Cuba
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Alabama
Mr. Morgan
Grover II
Massachusetts
Congress
Gorman
Rules Committee
Hoar
Secretary Long Returns Home. Roosevelt Acts as Navy Secretary
Secretary Long left Washington for Boston while Assistant Secretary Roosevelt becomes Acting Secretary of the Navy on his third day in office.
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Long
Boston
Roosevelt
President nominates consular appointments abroad
The president sent to the Senate the nominations of Thomas S. Harrison of Pennsylvania for agent and consul-general of the United States at Cairo Egypt and James A. Smith of Vermont for consul of the United States at Leghorn Italy.
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Senate
Thomas S. Harrison
Pennsylvania
United States
Cairo
Egypt
James A. Smith
Vermont
Leghorn
Italy
Cycling notes from the racing board and borough reports
The Los Angeles Bicycle Racing Board suspends R. M. Mugridge of Malden for foul riding during a Saugus race meet. The LAW bulletin names Ned Burnham to fill a racing board vacancy. Sanctions are refused for W. J. Benedict over unsanctioned races. Several NY riders suspended for unsanctioned events. Harvard racing team to ride Worlds. A Ports mouth NH three mile programme is planned with amateur events and prizes.
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Racing Board
R. M. Mugridge
Malden
Saugus
L. A. W. Bulletin
Ned’ Burnham
Division Racing Board
W. J. Benedict
New York State
New England
Boston
Columbia Riding Academy
Maps Manufacturing Company
Columbus Avenue
Robert Treat Paine
Olney
General
Harvard
Henry Goodman
Connecticut
Oregon
Washington
Julius Brandstoettner
New York
Vienna
Portsmouth
N. H
Beneath the Surface Duquesne Special Bicycle Offered for Trial
An ad urges buyers to inspect bicycles beyond surface finishes and examine bearings and construction. It promotes the Duquesne Special with a Doolittle automatic brake as superior and offers a free catalogue and no charge trial ride.
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Duquesne
Duquesne Manufacturing Co Bicycle Ad Promises Quality
Duquesne Manufacturing Co advertises 250 Columbus Ave bicycles noted for ease pleasure and security. Makers of distinctively high class bicycles claim superior design and reliability for discerning riders.
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Duquesne Manufacturing CO
Columbus Ave
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